PART 1: Relations with Colleagues, Clients, Employers and
Code of Ethics
INTRODUCTION
CODE OF ETHICS
RESPONSIBILITY OF ENGINEERS
IRELAND FOR A CODE OF ETHICS
Membership of The Institution of Engineers of Ireland (Engineers
Ireland) gives you rights and privileges. In return, you must meet
Professions in general promote and enforce codes of ethical
the standards of ethics and conduct set by Engineers Ireland in its
behaviour through their professional organisations.
Code of Ethics.
The Institution of Engineers of Ireland, operating as Engineers
Ireland is the statutory and regulatory organisation for professional
The Code applies to all categories of Members of Engineers
engineering in Ireland and its role is based on:
Ireland. It is the duty of each Member to comply with the
■ Over 175 years of tradition since its establishment in 1835.
provisions of the Code. The Code replaces The Standards of
■ A Royal Charter of 1877.
Professional Conduct, approved by Council in 1971 and last
■ Acts of the Oireachtas of 1960 and 1969.
amended in 1993, and which has since been withdrawn.
■ Its association with similar bodies throughout the world,
notably the Federation of European Engineers (FEANI) and
engineering institutions subscribing to the Washington,
THE CODE IS DIVIDED INTO FOUR PARTS
Sydney and Dublin Accords.
■ Its statutory responsibility to regulate the engineering
profession in Ireland (S.I., No135 of 1996 of the Government
1. Relations with Colleagues, Clients,
Employers and Society in general
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2. Environmental and Social Obligations
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of Ireland).
■ Its statutory responsibilities as set out in European
Community/European Union Directives (Directives
92/51/EEC of June 1992; 94/38/EC of July 1994 and 95/43
EC of July 1995).
3. Maintenance and Development of
Professional Conduct and Standards
4. Enforcement Procedures and Disciplinary Action
Appendix 1
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REASONS FOR A CODE OF ETHICS
■ Adherence to an appropriate Code of Ethics is an essential
This Code has been drawn up with the principles of natural
justice in mind. Such principles shall be followed by all parties in
implementing and interpreting the Code.
characteristic of the professional practitioner.
■ Engineering is a profession requiring a high standard of
scientific education together with specialised training,
formation and experience.
■ Arising from the rights and obligations of the engineering
profession, it is essential that Members have a clearly defined
Code of Ethics to ensure that they:
4 Behave at all times with integrity.
4 Remain aware of their responsibilities to themselves, to
society, to their clients, employers, employees and
colleagues.
4 Strive to maintain the highest levels of competence in their
respective technical disciplines.
4 Seek to enhance and promote the standing of the
profession and its practitioners.
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PART 1: Relations with Colleagues, Clients, Employers and Society in general.
1.0
RELATIONS WITH COLLEAGUES, CLIENTS,
EMPLOYERS, EMPLOYEES AND SOCIETY IN GENERAL
1.1
Members shall behave with integrity and objectivity in their
which they could influence a decision, in the course of their
relationships with colleagues, clients, employers, employees
salaried employment.
and with society in general.
1.2
1.3
employer or a client in regard to any third party, or in regard
colleagues, Members shall respect their dignity and
to any matter involving a third party, where the Member has
professional standing and shall do nothing directly or
any personal, commercial or other professional interest in the
indirectly to injure maliciously their reputation, practice,
said third party or the said matter as the case may be,
employment or livelihood.
without first divulging the full facts in writing to their client
or employer and obtaining their written agreement to so act.
Members shall ensure, so far as they are able, that other
1.7
Members shall act as independent experts, conciliators,
and receive whatever rewards to which they are entitled.
mediators or arbitrators with impartiality, uninfluenced by
When acting as Consultants, Members shall:
any personal considerations.
(a) Be expected, in normal circumstances, to be Chartered
1.8
Members shall not divulge any confidential information
regarding the business affairs, technical processes or financial
Engineers.
(b) Agree with the client on a clear definition of the services
standing of their clients or employers without their consent.
required of them. In negotiation with the client they shall
They shall not use any information obtained in the course of
have due regard to the current Conditions of
their assignment for the purpose of making personal profit, if
Engagement of The Institution of Engineers of Ireland,
such an action is contrary to the best interest of their
operating as Engineers Ireland which shall be made
employer or the public. They shall not divulge, without
available to the client as appropriate.
permission, any unpublished information obtained by them
as members of an investigating commission or advisory
(c) Agree remuneration which is appropriate to the extent of
board.
the service and skills required.
(d) Support the concept of the selection of the Consultants
on the basis of ability.
1.9
At all times in their relations with the public, Members shall
apply their skill and experience to the common good and the
(e) Uphold the principle of value for money.
advancement of human welfare with proper regard for the
(f) Not compete unethically with other Consultants.
safety, health and welfare of the public. A Member shall not
(g) Not take over the work of a fellow consultant, for the
engage in any activity which he/she knows or has reasonable
same client, unless satisfied, as far as reasonably possible,
grounds for believing is likely to result in a serious detriment
that the connection of such consultant with the work has
been formally terminated and the consultant has been
notified of the change.
to any person or persons.
1.10 At all times in their relations with employers, or clients,
Members shall use their professional skills and experience in
(h) Not advertise their practice, or their availability, except in
providing their opinions and advice in the legitimate
accordance with such Code of Practice as may be in force
interests of their employers or clients. Subject to the
from time to time. (Appendix 1)
provisions of Clause 1.9 above, they shall do nothing directly
(i) Arrange appropriate insurance cover in respect of
professional indemnity together with statutory
insurances.
1.5
A Member shall not act in a professional capacity for an
In their relations with other engineers and professional
engineers receive credit for their professional achievements
1.4
1.6
or indirectly which might conflict with those interests.
1.11 If a Member becomes aware, or has reasonable grounds for
believing, that another Member is engaging in conduct or
Members in full time employment shall undertake part time
has engaged in conduct which is in breach of the Code of
work only where this is not in conflict with their terms of
Ethics and is likely to result in a serious detriment to any
employment. They shall not undertake part time work which
person or persons, the Member shall inform Engineers
they might subsequently have to review, or in relation to
Ireland in writing of that belief.
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PART 2: Environmental and Social Obligations
2.0
ENVIRONMENTAL & SOCIAL OBLIGATIONS
2.1
Members shall at all times be conscious of the effects of
their work on the health and safety of individuals and on
the welfare of society. While acting as designers, operators
or managers on projects, Members shall strive to eliminate
risks to health and safety during all project stages.
Members shall also undertake to minimise or eliminate any
adverse impact on the natural environment arising from
the design and execution of all project work that they are
engaged in.
2.2
Members shall promote the principles and practices of
sustainable development and the needs of present and
future generations.
2.3
Members shall strive to accomplish the objectives of their
work with the most efficient consumption of natural
resources which is practicable economically, including the
maximum reduction in energy usage, waste and pollution.
2.4
Members shall promote the importance of social and
environmental factors to professional colleagues,
employers and clients with whom they share responsibility
and collaborate with other professions to mitigate the
adverse impacts of their common endeavours.
2.5
Members shall foster environmental awareness within the
profession and among the public.
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PART 3: Maintenance and Development of Professional Conduct and Standards.
3.0
MAINTENANCE & DEVELOPMENT OF PROFESSIONAL
CONDUCT AND STANDARDS
3.1
Members shall not engage in conduct which is dishonest or
other groups. They should seek also to contribute to
illegal or which may bring Engineers Ireland or the
seminars and lectures and should encourage Members for
profession into disrepute or which may prejudice Engineers
whom they have responsibility to do the same.
Ireland or the profession.
3.2
Members shall co-operate with any reasonable request
made by an Investigative and Disciplinary Panel, or the
3.3
3.11 Members shall promote the engineering profession
through personal leadership and example and shall
endeavour to advance its standing in society.
Appeal Board for the purposes of their functions under
3.12 Members shall use appropriate opportunities to outline and
Section 4 entitled ‘Enforcement Procedures and
explain the contribution of the engineering profession in
Disciplinary Action’ of this Code.
enhancing society’s well being and respond to unfair
Members shall accept and perform only work for which
criticism or comment about the profession.
they are qualified and competent to undertake and shall
obtain whatever advice and assistance is necessary to
discharge this responsibility.
3.4
Members shall carry out their work with due care, skill,
diligence and expedition consistent with good practice.
3.5
Members shall be familiar with the substance and intent of
national, European Union and other legislation relevant to
their field of engineering practice.
3.6
Members shall be familiar with the necessary standards
applicable to their field of engineering practice and
continue to update themselves as those standards are
revised.
3.7
Members shall maintain and strive to develop their
professional knowledge, skill and expertise throughout
their careers, and shall take advantage of interaction with
their colleagues to broaden their experience.
3.8
Members shall seek enrolment in Engineers Ireland at the
grade most appropriate to their experience and education.
3.9
Members shall encourage engineering professionals for
whom they have responsibility to develop their knowledge
and expertise in an appropriate manner. In particular they
shall encourage them, early in their careers, to pursue
enrolment on the appropriate register of Engineers Ireland
and other Institutions relevant to their work, as Members,
Chartered Engineers, Associate Engineers or Engineering
Technicians as part of their professional development.
3.10 In furthering their professional development, Members
shall avail of opportunities for: attendance at postgraduate
education programmes, reading of technical literature,
attendance at professional meetings and seminars and
involvement in Engineers Ireland’s Boards, Committees and
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PART 4: Enforcement Procedures and Disciplinary Action
4.0
ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES AND
DISCIPLINARY ACTION
4.1
Definitions:
and Disciplinary Panel to investigate and adjudicate
‘Professional misconduct’ means conduct which, in the
upon such complaint.
opinion of the Panel or the Appeal Board, as the case may
(b) Make a complaint and refer the same to a Panel for
be, constitutes conduct which is a breach of the Code of
investigation and adjudication if conduct of a Member
Ethics or, as the case may be, of the Institution’s Standards
comes to its attention in respect of which there has
of Professional Conduct. This document, which came into
been no complaint by any person and which, in the
effect in 1971, predated this Code but has been withdrawn
opinion of the Ethics Board, warrants investigation and
and is superseded by the Code.
adjudication by a Panel.
(c) Appoint Investigative and Disciplinary Panels to
‘The Ethics Board’ means the Ethics and Disciplinary Board
investigate and adjudicate upon complaints of
established under clauses 4.2 and 4.3 hereof.
professional misconduct.
‘Panel’ means an Investigative and Disciplinary Panel
established under clauses 4.5 and 4.6 hereof.
(d) Promote Engineers Ireland’s Code of Ethics.
‘The Institution’ means the Institution of Engineers of
(e) Monitor the implementation and operation of the Code
of Ethics.
Ireland (operating as Engineers Ireland).
(f) Recommend to the Council changes or amendments to
‘The Council’ means the Council of Engineers Ireland.
the Code of Ethics.
‘The Complainant’ means a person who has made a
(g) Present an annual report to the Council on the work of
complaint of professional misconduct against a Member to
the Board.
the Ethics Board, or in the case of a complaint made by the
Ethics Board under Clause 4.2 (b) hereof, means the Ethics
4.3
The Ethics Board shall have a maximum membership of
Board itself.
sixteen persons including the Chairman and shall include
‘The Member Concerned’ means a Member of Engineers
up to four persons who are not members of the
Ireland against whom a complaint has been made.
engineering profession. The Director General of Engineers
‘Appeal Board’ means an Appeal Board established under
Ireland shall normally serve as Secretary to the Ethics
Clause 4.29 hereof.
Board. The quorum for a meeting of the Ethics Board shall
‘Suspension’ means removal from Engineers Ireland’s
be five, to include one person who is not a member of the
Register of Members and Register of Holders of Professional
engineering profession.
Titles and loss of all membership privileges for the period
defined.
PROCEEDINGS PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIAL – DECISIONS
‘Exclusion’ means permanent removal from Engineers
TO BE PUBLISHED
Ireland’s Register of Members and Register of Holders of
4.4
All proceedings and deliberations of the Ethics Board, a
Professional Titles and permanent loss of all membership
Panel, the Council and the Appeal Board shall be in private
privileges.
and, subject to the provisions of this Code, shall be
confidential to the Ethics Board, the Panel, the Council and
ETHICS & DISCIPLINARY BOARD
the Appeal Board. Members shall, as a matter of
4.2
The Council shall establish an Ethics and Disciplinary Board
professional obligation, maintain such confidentiality. In
(‘the Ethics Board’) as a standing committee of the Council
the event that, following a Panel or Appeal Board decision
which shall be responsible for promoting, monitoring and
as the case may be, and following endorsement of such
enforcing the Code of Ethics. The functions of the Board
decision by Council, a Member is to be suspended or
will be to:
excluded from membership of Engineers Ireland:
(a) Decide whether a complaint of alleged professional
■ Such suspension shall be published in The Engineers
misconduct warrants the establishment of an Investigative
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■ Such exclusion and the name and address of the Member
4.8
A complaint of alleged professional misconduct against a
shall be published in The Engineers Journal and, at the
Member (“the Member Concerned”) made by the Ethics
discretion of Council, in local and/or national papers.
Board pursuant to Clause 4.2 (b) shall be in writing and
Subject to the above, the Council shall, at its discretion, be
shall be signed by the Chairman of the Ethics Board and
entitled to make disclosure of any decisions of a Panel, the
shall contain a description of the matter complained of and
Council or the Appeal Board.
the details of the circumstances giving rise to the complaint.
Such a complaint shall be treated, in so far as practicable,
INVESTIGATIVE AND DISCIPLINARY PANELS
4.5
4.6
Complaints of alleged professional misconduct shall be
like a complaint received from any other complainant.
4.9
If, having considered a complaint of alleged professional
investigated and adjudicated upon by Investigative and
misconduct, the Ethics Board is of the opinion that the
Disciplinary Panels established by the Ethics Board. Such
complaint may disclose professional misconduct on the
Panels, at the discretion of the Ethics Board shall typically
part of the Member Concerned, the Ethics Board shall
comprise up to three members of the Ethics Board
establish an Investigative and Disciplinary Panel whose
appointed by the Chairman of the Ethics Board. The
function shall be to investigate and to adjudicate upon the
Chairman of the Ethics Board shall, on the appointment of
complaint. Any decision of the Ethics Board to establish
a Panel, nominate one of the persons nominated to the
such a Panel shall be by majority vote, the Chairman of the
Panel to act as Chairman of the Panel.
Board having a casting vote.
In the event that a complaint of alleged professional
4.10 The panel shall, within 14 days of its establishment, notify
misconduct against a member is in respect of conduct
the Member Concerned in writing of the fact that a
which predated the coming into force of this Code of
complaint has been received and of the fact that a Panel
Ethics, such complaint shall be dealt with as provided for in
has been established to investigate and to adjudicate upon
this Code of Ethics but by reference to the Institution’s
the said complaint. The Panel shall, with such notification,
Standards of Professional Conduct in force at the time the
provide the Member Concerned with a copy of the
alleged misconduct occurred.
complaint and shall inform such Member of the provisions
The Chairman of the Ethics Board may, at the request of
of clause 4.11 hereof.
the Chairman of a Panel, nominate additional persons to
4.11 The Member Concerned may, within 14 days of the receipt
be members of a Panel. Such additional members of the
by him/her of a notification of a complaint, or within such
Panel may be drawn from the Membership of Engineers
further period as may be permitted by the Panel, submit to
Ireland, or, if the Chairman of the Ethics Board considers it
the Panel a statement in writing of his/her response to the
necessary or expedient, a person or persons with a
complaint. The Member Concerned shall state in his/her
particular expertise from outside Engineers Ireland.
response whether he/she requires an oral hearing of the
complaint.
PROCEDURE FOR THE INVESTIGATION AND ADJUDICATION OF
4.12 Upon receipt from a Member Concerned of his or her
PROFESSIONAL MISCONDUCT
response in writing to the complaint the Panel shall send a
4.7
A complaint of alleged professional misconduct against a
copy thereof to the Complainant. The Complainant shall
Member (‘the Member Concerned’ ) may be made by any
be invited to make a written response within 14 days of
person (‘the Complainant’) by referring the same to the
receipt of the member’s response or within such further
Secretary of the Ethics Board. Any such complaint shall be
period as may be permitted by the Panel. Whether or not
in writing and shall be signed by the complainant and shall
a response has been received from the Member
contain a description of the matter complained of and
Concerned, the Complainant shall be asked by the Panel
details of the circumstances giving rise to the complaint.
whether he/she requires an oral hearing of the complaint.
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4.13 In the event that the Member Concerned does not submit
4.16 The Panel shall comply with any general guidelines which
a statement in writing of his or her response to the
may have been issued by the Ethics Board in respect of the
complaint within 14 days from the date of receipt by him
conduct of proceedings by Panels.
or her of the complaint or within such extended period as
4.17 All decisions of the Panel shall be by simple majority vote.
may have been permitted by the Panel, the Panel may
The Panel shall normally reach a decision within two
proceed to adjudicate upon the complaint in the absence
months of receipt of all written and oral submissions.
of such a statement.
4.14 A Panel may:
(a) Request any person to provide information.
SANCTIONS
4.18 In the event that the Panel decides that the Member
(b) Request any person to attend before it to give evidence.
Concerned has been guilty of professional misconduct it
(c) Request any person to make available to it any
may:
documents or other evidence which it wishes to
consider.
(d) Set time limits for the provision of any information or
documents to the Panel by the Complainant or the
Member Concerned.
(a) Decide that the professional misconduct in question is
not sufficiently serious to warrant the imposition of
sanctions
or
(b) Issue a letter informing the Member Concerned of the
(e) Inquire into the complaint by way of oral hearing
contravention(s) and requiring him/her to provide an
whether or not the same shall have been requested.
undertaking in writing to the Council to desist from
(f) Appoint any person to present evidence to the Panel or
and/or not repeat the conduct which constituted the
to assist the Panel in any way it considers necessary for
professional misconduct
the proper discharge of its functions.
or
(g) Decide what procedures it will adopt in respect of any
(c) Issue a letter informing the Member Concerned of the
matter for which no procedure is specifically provided
contravention(s) and reprimanding him/her and
for in this code.
requiring him/her to provide an undertaking in writing
4.15 The Panel shall adjudicate upon the complaint fairly and
to the Council to desist from and/or not repeat the
impartially and in accordance with the requirements of
conduct which constituted the professional misconduct
natural and constitutional justice. In particular the Panel
shall, in addition to the notification provided for in clauses
or
(d) Recommend to the Council that the Member
4.10 and 4.12 hereof:
Concerned be suspended from membership of
(a) Provide the Member Concerned and the Complainant
Engineers Ireland for a specified period and be required
with an opportunity to be heard by the Panel.
(b) Permit the Member Concerned and the Complainant
to be present at any oral hearing and to cross examine
any witness before the Panel.
(c) Notify the Member Concerned and the Complainant in
writing of its decision within seven days from the date
of the making of the decision.
to provide an undertaking in writing to the Council to
desist from and/or not repeat the conduct which
constituted the professional misconduct
or
(e) Recommend to Council that the Member Concerned
be excluded from Membership of Engineers Ireland.
4.19 In the event that the Panel decides that the Member
(d) In the event that the Panel shall have decided that the
Concerned has been guilty of professional misconduct, the
Member Concerned was guilty of professional
Panel may direct such Member to make a contribution
misconduct, inform the Member Concerned of his or
towards the costs and expenses incurred by Engineers
her right to appeal and of the provisions of this Code
Ireland of and incidental to the investigation and
with regard to appeals.
(e) Inform the Complainant of his/her right to appeal, and
of the provisions of this Code with regard to appeals.
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adjudication of the complaint.
4.20 The Panel shall inform the Member Concerned, the
Complainant, the Council, the Ethics Board and the
PART 4: Enforcement Procedures and Disciplinary Action
Director General of Engineers Ireland in writing of its
decision, the reasons for its decision and the sanction it has
taken effect from the date of the said decision of the
Council.
decided to impose or to recommend to the Council, within
4.26 In the event that the Council decides pursuant to Clause
7 days from the date when such decision shall have been
4.21 or Clause 4.36 to suspend the Member Concerned
made. At the same time, pursuant to Clause 4.15(d) and
from membership, such suspension shall be deemed to
4.15(e), the Panel shall inform the Member Concerned and
commence on the date of the said decision of the Council.
the Complainant of their respective right to appeal in
4.27 In the event that the Member Concerned is required,
respect of the decision of the Panel and of the provisions of
pursuant to clause 4.18 or Clause 4.32 hereof to provide an
this Code with regard to appeals.
undertaking in writing, the Member Concerned shall
4.21 In the event that the Panel decides to recommend to the
provide such undertaking in such terms as may be required
Council that the Member Concerned be suspended or
within 14 days, or within such extended time as the
excluded from Membership of Engineers Ireland, the
Council may at its discretion allow, from the date of receipt
Council shall, after the time for lodging an appeal by the
by the Member Concerned of notification from the
Member Concerned or by the Complainant as provided for
Director General of Engineers Ireland that such an
under Clause 4.31, shall have expired and with no appeal
undertaking is required.
having been lodged, consider the decision and the
recommendation of the Panel.
FAILURE OR REFUSAL TO PROVIDE AN UNDERTAKING
The Council shall:
4.28 If the Member concerned fails or refuses to give such
(a) Formally endorse the recommendation of the Panel
or
undertaking, as is required pursuant to clause 4.18 or
clause 4.32, within the time prescribed in paragraph 4.27
(b) If the Council considers there are compelling reasons
hereof, or within such extended time as the Council may at
for doing so, refer the issue to the Appeal Board for
its discretion allow, the Council shall, at its discretion,
consideration with the reasons for such referral detailed
either:
in writing.
(a) Suspend the Member concerned from Membership of
Any referral under (b) shall be deemed to be an appeal
Engineers Ireland until such time as the undertaking
and shall be treated as such by the Appeal Board insofar
has been given,
as is practicable in accordance with the provisions of
this Code in respect of appeals.
or
(b) Exclude the Member concerned from Membership of
4.22 All decisions of the Council shall be by simple majority vote
Engineers Ireland.
of the Members present.
4.23 The decisions of the Council shall be issued in writing to
APPEALS
the Member Concerned, the Complainant, the Ethics
4.29 The Council shall establish a three person Appeal Board to
Board, the Panel and the Director General of the Institution
hear appeals. The Chairman and one other member of the
within 7 days from the date of the decision.
Appeal Board shall be Past Presidents of Engineers Ireland
4.24 Any Member of the Council who shall have been a
and the third member shall be a Barrister of the Supreme
Member of the Panel which shall have made a
Court. All three members shall be nominated by the
recommendation to the Council that the Member
President of Engineers Ireland for the time being. None of
Concerned be suspended or excluded from Membership of
the Appeal Board Members shall be members of the Ethics
the Institution shall not participate in any deliberations or
Board. Appeal Board members shall not serve on Panels.
decisions of the Council at which such recommendations
Membership of the Appeal Board shall be reviewed by
are being discussed or decided upon.
Council every three years.
4.25 In the event that the Council decides pursuant to Clause
4.30 A Member Concerned or Complainant who is aggrieved at
4.21 or Clause 4.36 to exclude the Member Concerned
the decision of a Panel shall be entitled to appeal to the
from membership, such exclusion shall be deemed to have
Appeal Board in respect of such decision.
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4.31 An appeal by a Member Concerned or a Complainant shall
be lodged by notifying the Appeal Board in writing within
28 days of the receipt by the Member Concerned or by the
Complainant, as the case may be, of the decision of the
Panel, whichever is the later.
A copy of the appeal shall be forwarded for information to
the Ethics Board, the Director General, the Panel and the
second party (Complainant or Member Concerned as the
case may be). The second party (Complainant or Member
Concerned as the case may be) shall have the right to
respond to the statement of appeal.
4.32 The Appeal Board may:
(a) Uphold the decision of the Panel in whole or in part.
(b) Rescind the decision of the Panel in whole or in part.
(c) Find that the Member Concerned has been guilty of
professional misconduct but that the sanctions
imposed or recommended by the Panel should be
changed to another more appropriate sanction in the
specified range.
(d) Uphold or rescind any decision of the Panel directing
the Member Concerned to make a contribution
towards the costs and expenses incurred by Engineers
Ireland.
4.33 In hearing an appeal the Appeal Board shall, for the
purposes of its functions, have the same powers as are
vested in the Panel by Clause 4.14 hereof and the same
obligations as are required of the Panel under Clause
4.15(a), (b) and (c).
4.34 Decisions of the Appeal Board shall be by simple majority.
4.35 The Appeal Board shall normally reach a decision within
two months of receipt of all written and oral submissions.
The Appeal Board shall issue its decision on an appeal in
writing to the Complainant, the Member Concerned, the
Council, the Ethics Board, the Panel and the Director
General of Engineers Ireland within 7 days from the date of
the decision.
4.36 The Council shall formally endorse the decision of the
Appeal Board and shall accept such decision as its final
position on the matter and shall act accordingly.
Approved by Council of the Institution on 22nd November 2003
and revised by Council on 21st November 2009.
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APPENDIX 1
CODE OF PRACTICE FOR
ADVERTISING BY MEMBERS
1. When advertising their services by publicising their work,
members shall at all times comply with the standards of
Professional Conduct of Engineers Ireland, as approved by
Council. Members shall in particular bear in mind the
Fundamental Principles set out in these Standards.
2. Members may publish, or authorise the publication of,
advertisements or statements announcing their practice or
availability, the professional qualifications and the
specialisations or other professional services that they can
offer to prospective clients or employers. They may also
publish details of work for which they are or have been
responsible, specifying the nature and extent of their
participation therein. They may express their professional
opinions on matters of public interest or concern.
3. Such publications and expressions of opinions shall be
professional in tone and content, factual and capable of
verification, or if not so capable then clearly made as
expressions of personal opinion. They shall not criticise, either
explicitly or by implication, the work or competence of other
engineers. Statements shall not bring discredit on Engineers
Ireland or the profession.
4. Members or partnerships may allow their names to be placed
on panels or lists maintained by local or other authorities or
bodies. They may enquire from such bodies if such panels or
lists exist and may apply to have their names included
thereon.
5. Sign-boards or plates may be placed on Members premises
or on works sites. Commemorative tablets or inscriptions
bearing a Member’s name may be placed on completed
works. All such displays shall be professional in nature.
Approved by Council of the Institution on 22nd November 2003
and revised by Council on 21st November 2009.
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